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CoT
Also known as: Chain-of-Thought
Chain-of-Thought — Prompting models to output step-by-step reasoning tokens.
What CoT is
CoT (Chain-of-Thought) is an essential term in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
How it works
It represents a core technical concept, algorithm, architecture, or hardware specification widely used across AI systems.
Why it matters
Recognizing CoT is fundamental for navigating AI technical documentation and research literature.
Common uses
- →Understanding CoT terminology
- →Reading AI research literature
- →Technical AI communication
Strengths
- ✓Standard industry terminology
- ✓Concise technical shorthand
Watch for
- ✓Can cause confusion if acronym expansion is not known
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